Gaming Disorder Now ‘Officially Recognised’ As A Mental Illness But Treatment Could Still Be Over 3 Years Away Gaming Disorder Now ‘Officially Recognised’ As A Mental Illness But Treatment Could Still Be Over 3 Years Away Gaming Disorder Now ‘Officially Recognised’ As A Mental Illness But Treatment Could Still Be Over 3 Years Away

Gaming Disorder Now ‘Officially Recognised’ As A Mental Illness But Treatment Could Still Be Over 3 Years Away

The World Health Organisation (WHO) have officially recognised gaming disorder as a mental illness. Does this mean patients can be expecting a diagnosis and, more importantly treatment, any time soon?…

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Gaming addiction: Teen officially diagnosed and child admitted to rehab Gaming addiction: Teen officially diagnosed and child admitted to rehab Gaming addiction: Teen officially diagnosed and child admitted to rehab

Gaming addiction: Teen officially diagnosed and child admitted to rehab

A 15 year old boy is set to be the first patient in the UK to be officially diagnosed with internet gaming addiction, while a 9 year old girl has entered rehab for her worrying behaviour around video game ‘Fortnite’…

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11 Out Of 14 Scottish NHS Boards Fail To Meet Waiting Times for Children’s Mental Health 11 Out Of 14 Scottish NHS Boards Fail To Meet Waiting Times for Children’s Mental Health 11 Out Of 14 Scottish NHS Boards Fail To Meet Waiting Times for Children’s Mental Health

11 Out Of 14 Scottish NHS Boards Fail To Meet Waiting Times for Children’s Mental Health

According to the latest figures released, only 71.2% of young people across Scotland were seen within the acceptable 18 week waiting period between January – March 2018.…

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Men’s Mental Health Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness Alongside World Cup Men’s Mental Health Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness Alongside World Cup Men’s Mental Health Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness Alongside World Cup

Men’s Mental Health Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness Alongside World Cup

Tesco’s F&F clothing brand has announced a new partnership with charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) to help raise awareness of male mental health…

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